How to pronounce myriad
Say it like MIR-ee-ud. Myriad has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIR).
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- MIR
- ee
- ud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Myriad pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of myriad
American and British speakers say myriad in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪriəd/ in the US and /ˈmɪriæd/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIR-ee-ad.
What does myriad mean?
- A countless number or multitude (of specified things)“Earth hosts a myriad of animals.”
- Multifaceted, having innumerable elements.
- Great in number; innumerable, multitudinous.“Earth hosts myriad animals.”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with myriad
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Questions about saying myriad
How do you pronounce myriad?
Say MIR-ee-ud. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪriəd/. In British English it is /ˈmɪriæd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in myriad?
Myriad has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIR). Broken into parts: MIR · ee · ud.
Do Americans and Brits say myriad the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪriəd/ and the British form is /ˈmɪriæd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.